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Financial Accountant/Finance Manager

Chippenham, Wiltshire , United Kingdom

Purchasing jobs >> Retail/Purchasing

Negotiable

Permanent

Name Confidential

Description

The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Finance Director, this Financial Accountant role offers a vital position in a close-knit finance team of three. The business is at a pivotal stage of growth and transition, requiring someone dependable, inquisitive, and hands-on in their approach.

This role is predominantly focused on the core financial accounting function, with scope to assist in more management accounts and statutory accounting duties in time. It is ideal for someone looking to embed themselves long-term in a stable and values-led company and be instrumental in helping to lead improvements and make the systems more stringent.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparation of monthly VAT returns (UK and international) - a major part of the role
Month-end routines including journal postings, accruals, prepayments
Balance sheet and bank reconciliations
Preparation for payroll (processed by an outsourced bureau - 35 employees)
Accounts payable - end-to-end processing and supplier liaison (approx. 40 suppliers)
Accounts receivable - light workload, includes charging client retentions
Running weekly and monthly payment runs, including CIS payments
Assist in year-end financials and liaison with external accountants
Support in statutory accounts prep
Occasional involvement in management accounts prep, as required
Some involvement with imports and exports, helpful but not essential
Play an active role in reviewing and improving current processes, especially within Sage What We're Looking For:

Experienced user of Sage - non-negotiable
Strong VAT knowledge - UK is essential; international exposure is a bonus
Proven background in AP, AR, month-end, bank/balance sheet recs
Hands-on and not afraid to question existing processes
Friendly and conscientious with a collaborative mindset
Comfortable in a role where change is needed and have ideas
Any past involvement in process improvement or systems change would be advantageous**To apply for the role please contact Lucy at Morgan Mckinley on (phone number removed) or click on appply

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-28848
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
Views: 1

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